Meet Angela Grand
For the past decade, Angela Grand has been driven by her passion as a licensed cosmetologist in Buffalo, NY, specializing in makeup and lash extensions. She is the proud owner of Luxury Beauty & Co LLC, a beauty company that offers a variety of cosmetic products, such as lip gloss, lip oils, brow pencils, eyeshadow palettes, and more. Luxury Beauty & Co LLC also provides their clients with top-notch beauty services.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Angela finds joy in her family—her husband and four lovely children—and enjoys vlogging and podcasting in her spare time.
Personal Milestones
Where are you from?
Buffalo, NY
What was your first job?
Burger King
One thing most people don't know about you:
I originally went to cosmetology school for hair.
What is your favorite book or podcast?
Let’s try this again podcast by B. Simone.
What motivates you to pursue current and new passions?
I believe I am motivated by my own success. Seeing myself accomplish so many things inspires me to keep God first and keep going.
What is your biggest accomplishment at this point in your life?
My biggest accomplishment in life is my children. I love my babies!
What is one thing you know now that you wish you knew at 18 years old?
That life doesn’t always work out the way you plan. Planning is great, but God is in control. Sometimes, you must take things as they are and learn from every situation.
Professional Milestones
Is what you do now what you always wanted to do as a child?
Yes
What inspired you to go into your industry?
Since I was a kid, I've loved everything, especially beauty and fashion. So, as I got older and went to school, I knew I wanted to do what I loved.
Describe in one word what it's like to be a woman of color in your industry.
A blessing.
Was there ever a time you faced challenges in your professional life? How did you overcome them?
Yes, challenges always occur. However, I always focus on the outcome and how I will learn from them, not allowing them to stop me.
What's next for you in your career?
I want to work on expanding my cosmetic line into large stores such as Ulta and Sephora.
What advice would you give a young woman of color trying to enter or advance in your industry?
Keep going. No matter what. And to always Trust God.
Who/what do you attribute your success to?
My friends. Family & supporters. Without them, I don’t know where LBC would be.
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